Disruption In The Business Events Industry: Rising To The Challenges Of COVID-19 - Cong... - 0 views
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If there is one subject driving the conversation among meeting and event planners and organisers today, that has to be disruption. In a matter of weeks, the global landscape has changed enormously, and professionals in the meetings industry now face the pressing need to make tough decisions quickly.
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In this unusual scenario, event organisers are required to reconsider their options and to balance two priorities: on the one hand, it is crucial to uphold the health and safety of staff, sponsors, and attendees; and on the other, it is necessary to meet financial obligations – or at the very least to minimise the losses caused by disruption.
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Over the past few weeks, a significant number of meetings and conferences have been redesigned as virtual events. If adaptable, this meeting format is probably the best alternative in these challenging times.
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